The Concord Parade on Sunday featured hundreds of parents, children, families, firemen, and police officers who were there to celebrate America's Independence.
The parade has been taking place for more than 50 years. Many were quick to share why this day is so important to them. Wanda Miller and her husband came all the way from North Carolina to enjoy the parade with their family.
"I grew up in a family of patriots," Miller explained. "They were all serving. They were in Korea, they were in WWII, one was stationed in Alaska."
Collin Bradley, Walker Bradley and Levi Shull said it's all about honoring the fallen.
"Cause of all of the people who fought and died for us in war and made us independent," said Levi Shull.
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Christian Young agrees.
"Everyone who died for our country," Young said. "And it's just the best."
Young and his mother participated in the parade on Sunday. He said there's one way to celebrate the fourth.
"Fireworks, and we have a cookout," Young said.
Miller agreed with Young.
"We go where there's great fireworks," Miller said. "My cousin's backyard last night was an amazing display of neighbors shooting off fireworks they probably shouldn't have."
The boys said they also love the fireworks.
"Go to parades," said Bradley and Shull. "I like fireworks."
Brandon Proffitt likes the breakfast, too.
"Blowing up fireworks and eating pancakes," Proffitt said. "They're also pretty fun."
They all had a message for people about the Fourth of July and freedom.
"You better appreciate what you've got," Proffitt explained. "Cause as soon as you don't appreciate it, it's gone and then you miss it."
"The rest of the world is not like we are," Miller said. "The rest of the world doesn't care about what we care about."
They also offered one last cheer.
"God Bless America!" said Collin Bradley.